The Buffalo Bills will be without T.J. Sanders for an undetermined amount of time after the defensive lineman underwent an appendectomy.
Head coach Joe Brady confirmed that Sanders had surgery Tuesday. The team has not established a timetable for his return, so his availability will depend on his recovery.
Sanders has yet to make his season debut
The latest setback comes after Sanders already missed Buffalo's first two games because of a knee injury.
The second-year defensive lineman was projected to have a starting role for the Bills, but he has yet to appear in a game this season.
Buffalo adds veteran defensive-line depth
The Bills responded by adding veteran defensive lineman Austin Johnson to their practice squad.
Johnson previously played for Buffalo during the 2024 season and brings experience on the interior of the defensive line while the team waits for Sanders to recover.
Bills prepare for Chargers
Buffalo enters Week 3 with a 2-0 record after victories over Houston and Detroit.
The Bills will host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, September 27, and Sanders' absence will require the team to continue adjusting its defensive-line rotation.